Salford City Reds winding up order adjourned

THE winding-up petition against Salford City Reds has been adjourned until January 7.

The order was brought by Cheshire management consultant Steuer Gregsson, which had been hired to prepare the Super League club for new investment.

According to a statement on the club’s website Steuer Gregsson withdrew the petition after reaching an agreement, but two former players attached themselves to the action seeking unpaid wages.

The club said it will pay Luke Pattern and Vinnie Anderson, “on time and in advance of the second court date”.

In the statement it said: “The result of the hearing was that Steuer Greggson withdrew the petition as the matter had been settled between themselves and Salford City Reds prior to the court date.

“The hearing was adjourned, as expected, until January 7 due to two players attaching themselves to the petition, however the club maintains that payments owed to these players will be made on time and in advance of the second court date.

“This matter relates to contractual payments not due to be made until the end of November. The club are still in discussions regarding future investment. Meanwhile we welcome the players back to training in approximately one week and look forward to the new campaign.”